As many of you already know, on Saturday, March 15, 2014, Libby experienced a traumatic car accident which left her with a C5, C6 spinal cord injury. Due to the location of her injury, Libby was paralyzed from the chest down, with some movement in her shoulders, biceps, triceps and wrists only.

After a rigorous course of acute therapy at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, in Philadelphia, Libby was able to move home in January 2015. Due to the generous contributions of her family, friends and loving community Libby has been able to move forward in her life. Libby was fortunate to move back to a beautiful addition equipped with modifications that help her adapt to her “new way” of living with her spinal cord injury. She is happy to be home surrounded by family. Libby has full time nursing care at home and continues to go to therapy weekly. She continues to work extremely hard. She was able to purchase a much needed piece of equipment, a Stim Bike, that helps keep her leg muscles strong and active. Libby was also able to purchase a wheelchair accessible van that transports her various places. In addition, Libby has been able to take the necessary medications and pay for uninsured medical expenses.Libby has especially enjoyed the addition of her 5th grandson, Hudson James Phillip, born September 17th! Her daughter and son-in-law Carolyn and Chas are first time proud parents! Libby has also enjoyed cheering on her 4 Pegg grandsons whether it be in a gym or on a field!

Even with insurance, Libby has had many uninsured injury-related expenses such as: co-pays and deductibles, additional therapy, monthly medical supplies, caregiver expenses, home modifications and modified transportation to allow her access to her community, along with durable equipment -- just to name a few. The CDC estimates that an individual living with a spinal cord injury will have between $500,000 and $3 million dollars in lifetime out-of-pocket expenses. Unfortunately, Libby and her family face an immense burden emotionally, physically and financially. The Judge family has been surrounded by a loving community that has stepped up to help meet some of the financial burden through various fundraising assistance. Without the success of ongoing fundraising, Libby’s fund will be inadequate.

To help offset such expenses, a fundraising campaign in Libby's honor was established with HelpHOPELive, a trusted nonprofit organization that has been providing community-based fundraising guidance to patients and their families for more than 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Mid-Atlantic Spinal Cord Injury Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for injury-related expenses only. If you would like to make a contribution please click on the DONATE NOW button.

Thank you for your love, support, prayers and generosity during this time.

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Feb 16, 2016

SAVE THE DATE!! Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Great American Pub.Come join us at the 3rd Annual Love.Live.Give event for Libby.Watch this page and your email for future details.

Apr 13, 2015

It's hard to believe it's been over a year since Libby’s car accident on March 15th, 2014, which resulted in a C5, C6 spinal cord injury. Due to the location of her injury, Libby is paralyzed from...

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Sep 12, 2014

It's been a while since the last update, and you're hungry for news of Libby's progress. But first, let's talk about the exciting fundraiser currently underway from September 11-14. It's the...

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Sep 10, 2014

Libby's accident on March 15th sparked an outpouring of love and support from her community. A deep love for Libby brought us to where we are today.

The Graham Group pledged funding to Libby's...

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Aug 18, 2014

With less than a month away to the $50,000 Wayneborough Tennis Tournament, we are nearing our goal, but need your support today to get there for Libby. Every little bit helps -- large or small...

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Aug 04, 2014

August 4, 2014It’s been a while since we shared news, so this will be a long post. Settle in with a cup of coffee and pretend you’re visiting with Libby. You’ll then notice that she wears the...

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May 19, 2014

Mom's "flap" surgery got moved up to May 22nd, instead of May 29th as originally scheduled. All good!

May 18, 2014

Hello! Mom is doing well. The surgery on her wound on May 1 went well, they removed all dead tissue. They are taking care of the wound to keep it clean and healthy. She will get a 2nd surgery on...

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May 13, 2014

All: If you plan to attend Live it Up on June 6th, which we really hope you do, we ask that you please purchase tickets online in ADVANCE of the event. Thank you!